Tropaeolum pentagonum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentagonum
ID:
459046
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hughes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 85 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458378
Common Names
- Tropaeolum Pentagonum
- Five-angled Nasturtium
- Five-angled Nasturtiums
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Tropaeolum pentagonum (also called Five-petalled Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tropaeolum pentagonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties that can help in treating various skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tropaeolum pentagonum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Tropaeolum pentagonum is a perennial climber native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tropaeolum pentagonum
Tropaeolum pentagonum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Tropaeolum pentagonum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum pentagonum?
Tropaeolum pentagonum
What is the common name of Tropaeolum pentagonum?
Five-lobed Nasturtium
What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum pentagonum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Tropaeolum genus
Tropaeolum emarginatum, Tropaeolum brachyceras, Tropaeolum longifolium, Tropaeolum leptophyllum, Tropaeolum nubigenum, Tropaeolum kingii, Tropaeolum lepidum, Tropaeolum beuthii, Tropaeolum rhomboideum, Tropaeolum tenuirostre, Tropaeolum sessilifolium, Tropaeolum smithii, Tropaeolum speciosum, Tropaeolum pendulum, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum, Tropaeolum polyphyllum, Tropaeolum trilobum, Tropaeolum wagnerianum, Tropaeolum curvirostre, Tropaeolum incisum, Tropaeolum hirtifolium, Tropaeolum garciae, Tropaeolum flavipilum, Tropaeolum jilesii, Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae, Tropaeolum myriophyllum, Tropaeolum mexiae, Tropaeolum looseri, Tropaeolum parvifolium, Tropaeolum lasseri, Tropaeolum trialatum, Tropaeolum traceyae, Tropaeolum steyermarkianum, Tropaeolum orinocense, Tropaeolum porifolium, Tropaeolum pentagonum, Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolum pubescens, Tropaeolum moritzianum, Tropaeolum oxalianthum, Tropaeolum patagonicum, Tropaeolum tricolor, Tropaeolum azureum, Tropaeolum hookerianum, Tropaeolum fintelmannii, Tropaeolum ciliatum, Tropaeolum deckerianum, Tropaeolum sparrei, Tropaeolum austropurpureum, Tropaeolum argentinum,
Species in the Tropaeolaceae family
Tropaeolum emarginatum, Tropaeolum brachyceras, Tropaeolum longifolium, Tropaeolum leptophyllum, Tropaeolum nubigenum, Tropaeolum kingii, Tropaeolum lepidum, Tropaeolum beuthii, Tropaeolum rhomboideum, Tropaeolum tenuirostre, Tropaeolum sessilifolium, Tropaeolum smithii, Tropaeolum speciosum, Tropaeolum pendulum, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum, Tropaeolum polyphyllum, Tropaeolum trilobum, Tropaeolum wagnerianum, Tropaeolum curvirostre, Tropaeolum incisum, Tropaeolum hirtifolium, Tropaeolum garciae, Tropaeolum flavipilum, Tropaeolum jilesii, Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae, Tropaeolum myriophyllum, Tropaeolum mexiae, Tropaeolum looseri, Tropaeolum parvifolium, Tropaeolum lasseri, Tropaeolum trialatum, Tropaeolum traceyae, Tropaeolum steyermarkianum, Tropaeolum orinocense, Tropaeolum porifolium, Tropaeolum pentagonum, Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolum pubescens, Tropaeolum moritzianum, Tropaeolum oxalianthum, Tropaeolum patagonicum, Tropaeolum tricolor, Tropaeolum azureum, Tropaeolum hookerianum, Tropaeolum fintelmannii, Tropaeolum ciliatum, Tropaeolum deckerianum, Tropaeolum sparrei, Tropaeolum austropurpureum, Tropaeolum argentinum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519689: Based on the initial data import
Dorothy Popenoe (1899-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hughes' in the authors string.